Boot-scraper.



P. H. UMAN.

B0 RAPER.

PPLlcATloN FILED JUNE I. 191s A 1,154,221. Patented Sept. 21, 1915.

A TTORNE VS PAUL H. BAUMAN, OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

BOOT-SCRAPER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 21, 1915.

Application led June 7, 1915. Serial No. 32.568. v

To all `whom lit may concern:

Be it known that I, PAUL H. BAUMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Battle Creek, Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Boot- Scrapels, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in boot Scrapers. 4

My improved boot scraper is especially designed by me for use on the steps or running boards of automobiles and other vehicles, although desirable for use in other relations.

The main objects of my invention are: First, to provide an improved boot scraper adapted to be attached to the step or running board of a vehicle which is effective and at the same time inconspicuous and may be quickly extended to operative position or retracted to inoperative position. Second, to provide an improved collapsible scraper which can be quickly attached to a support, such as a step, and may be collapsed or eX- tended at will.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appeary from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure I is a detail front view of a structure embodying the features of my invention, the support being shown in detail. Fig. II is an inverted view with the bracket cover removed, the scraper blade being shown in its extended or operative position by dotted lines. Fig. III is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. II.V Fig. IV is a plan view of the blank from which the supporting bracket is formed. Fig. V is a detail perspective view of the cover member.

In the drawings, similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the severa-l views, and the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrow at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawings, 1 represents a support, such as a step or running board of an automobile. On the under side of the support I mount a supporting bracket 2,

preferably a sheet metal stamping, co1npris.

mounted to reciprocate therem.

The scraper blade 6 is fixed on the ,outer endsof these rods. The scraper blade then in its retracted or. inoperative position rests against the edge of the step or support, as shown in the drawing. In' its projected or operative position it is supported in a spaced relation thereto, as shown by dottedlines in Fig. II. The blade is automatically projected andyieldingly supported in its operative position by means of the coiled springs 7 which are arranged on the rods 5 and' seated against the inner flange 3 of thelsilp-V porting bracket. The rods are provided with collar-like rests 8 for the outer endfslol' the springs, the springs being retained lby the cotter pins 9 throu h the rods.' nl

The rods are provi ed with notch-like keepers 10 adapted to engage the outer flange of the supporting bracket when the blade is in inoperative position\y resting against the edge of the support; see Fig. III. These keepers are on the -minder side of the rod so that they may be engaged by a lateral downward movement of the rods. A blade spring 11 is mounted at the center so that its ends bear on the top of the rods urging them downwardly to engage the keepers when the rods are pushed in against the tension of the spring 7. `This keeper spring 11 is preferably mounted on an ear 12 struck out from the body of the bracket so that the structure may be completely assembled and attached to the support as a unit by means of the screws 13.

I preferably provide a cover plate 14 having upturned flanges 15 telescoping with the flanges of the bracket and slotted at 16 to receive the rods 5. This cover plate is retained by the screws 13.

With the scraper mounted as shown the blade is retained in its retracted position against the edge of a support merely by pushing it in, which can be done with the foot, until the keepers engage. To disengage the keepers it is only necessary to raise the blade slightly, which can be done by the foot, a slight upward kick on the blade being sufficient. The blade is preferably provided with a slight boss or raised portion 17 to facilitate disengagement of the keepers.

My improved scraper can be readily attached to an automobile running board or the like and is inconspicuous when collapsed and the parts are ar 'anged so that the scraper does not rattle with the jar or vibration of the vehicle. The structure also has the advantage of being economical to produce and easily applied.

I have illustrated my improved scraper in a simple embodiment. I have not attempted te illustrate or describe certain modications and adaptations which I contemplate as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt my invention as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. In a scraper, the combination with a support of a scraper blade, a bracket secured on the under side of said support and having downwardly projecting flanges with opposed holes therein, rods on which said blade is mounted disposed to reciprocate in said holes and having notch-like keepers on their under sides adapted to engage the outer fla-nge when the blade is retracted against the edge ol' the support, projecting springs arranged on said rods and seated against the inner bracket flanges, said rods being provided with rests for the outer ends of the springs whereby the blade is projected and supported in a spaced relation to the edge of the support when said keepers are disengaged,` and a blade spring arranged to engage said rods and hold them yieldingly downward to engage and retain said keepers in engagement.

2. In a scaper, the combination with a support of a scraper blade, a bracket .secured on the under side of said support and having downwardly projecting flanges with 0pposed holes therein, rods on which said blade is mounted disposed to reciprocate `in said holes and having notch-like keepers on their under sides adapted to engage the outer flange when the blade is retracted against the edge of the support and projecting springs arranged on said rods and seated against the inner bracket flanges, said rods being provided with rests for the outer ends of the springs whereby the blade is projected and supported in a spaced relation to the edge of the support when said keepers are disengaged.

3. In a scraper, the combination ot' a scraper blade, a supporting bracket, rods on which said blade is mounted arranged to reciprocate in said bracket and having keepers adapted to engage with the bracket when the blade is retracted, said keepers being engaged and disengaged by the movement of said rods laterally, a spring arranged to project said blade when said keepers are disengaged, and a spring for retaining said keepers in engagement.

4. In a scraper, the combination of a scraper blade, a supporting bracket, Yrods on which said Yblade is mounted arranged to reciprocate in said bracket and having keepers adapted to engage with the bracket when the blade is retracted, said keepers being engaged and disengaged by the movement of said rods laterally, and a spring ary ranged to project said blade when said keepers are disengaged.

5. In a. scaper, the combination of a supporting bracket, a scraper blade mounted to reciprocate on said bracket, means for retaining said scraper blade in its inoperative position adapted to be released by lateral movement of the blade, and avspring for projecting and yieldingly retaining said blade in its operative position.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

PAUL H. BAUMAN. [1.. s.] Witnesses:

IV. D. BAKER, C. E. COLE. 

